scenes from the fourth

We had a fabulous Fourth here in the Pate household yesterday. The day was busy, fun, and fulfilling. We grilled, ate corn on the cob, saw a few errant fireworks, and ended the evening with a yard full of neighbors and friends. My kind of celebration.
As well as a few photos from the day's events, I wanted to follow up on this post from a few back.

tissue fans as inspired by martha

burlap wreath

book page star garland

more star garland and penant banner

vintage spools on the mantle

paper wreath

some of the gang getting ready

front porch flag planters

cupcake flags via rhonna farrer

his first fourth

paul leading the fourth of July declaration. this was great.

avery. the parade coordinator.

let the parade begin.

fun time.